Nigerian Man Freed from Indonesian Death Row After Years in Prison
In a remarkable turn of events, Emmanuel Ihejirika, a Nigerian national who had been sentenced to death for drug trafficking in Indonesia, has been freed after several years of incarceration. This significant development marks a victory for justice and the…
Massive Reshuffling Hit Zamfara Civil Service after Leaked Memo Showing Financing of Terrorism, Banditry
Zamfara State has been thrust into a maelstrom of political upheaval following the emergence of a leaked memorandum purportedly implicating senior government officials, including the Governor, in the financing of terrorism and banditry. This bombshell revelation has ignited widespread indignation…
DSS Releases Ajaero Minutes To NLC’s Deadline As Operatives Go After SERAP Directors
The President of the Nigeria Labour Party (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero has been released on bail around 11.25pm by the Department of State Security (DSS) a few minutes to the midnight ultimatum issued by the unionists. This is as a…
Coalition Berates Zamfara Gov Dauda Lawal for Financing Banditry, Illegal Gold-Mining for Selfish Gains
***Calls for Arrest of Bandits’ Sponsors A coalition, Centre Against Banditry and Terrorism (CABT), has condemned Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, for allegedly financing banditry and illegal gold-mining activities in the state for personal gain. Speaking at a press conference,…
Pelumi Onifade: Media Rights Body Urges Lagos Gov’t to Comply with Court Order to Investigate Journalist’s Death During #EndSARS
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has called on the Lagos State Government to comply with a Federal High Court order to investigate the death of Pelumi Onifade, a 20-year-old reporter who died in 2020 while covering the #EndSARS protests. The court…
The Needless Politicization of NATCOM: A Threat to Nigeria’s Security
By James Ezema The establishment of the National Commission Against the Proliferation of Arms, Light Weapons, and Ammunitions (NATCOM) in Nigeria has been a long-awaited move to address the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in the country. However,…
Minister of Defence Leads Charge Against Terrorism, Relocates Military Chiefs to Sokoto
The Minister of State for Defence, H.E. Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has taken a bold step in the fight against terrorism and banditry in the North West region, directing the Chief of Defence Staff and other military chiefs to relocate…
Death In Jail, A Call To Action…
Two awaiting trial inmates in Afokang Prison, in Calabar, Mr. Ntiero Effiong and Mr. Okon Eke, died two Wednesdays ago in their cells due to illnesses related to malnutrition. Another awaiting trial inmate died today Sunday in Cell A1, a…
OpenLife Summit: Experts Gather to Tackle Nigeria’s Security Challenges, Boost Economic Growth
The maiden edition of the OpenLife Annual Summit held recently at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, brought together stakeholders from various fields to deliberate on Nigeria’s security situation and its impact on economic growth. The summit, themed…
Nigeria’s Federal Government Initiates External Audit of NNPC’s N2.7tn Subsidy Claim
The Federal Government has taken a significant step towards verifying the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPC) N2.7tn fuel subsidy claim by initiating the selection process for an external auditor. This move aims to determine the authenticity of the claim…
Groups Announce “I-WALK 4 EFCC 2024” To Promote Values For A Better Nigeria
A group of advocacy organizations, including Project Victory Call Initiative, MasterBuilder Communications, and others, has announced the “i-Walk 4 EFCC 2024” event, aimed at promoting values for a better and greater Nigeria. The event, scheduled for October 5, 2024, is…
